WATER AND SEWER OPERATOR/TRAINEE 1 STATUS

: Permanent/Full time/Non-Exempt

DEPARTMENT

: Water

REPORTS TO

: Water Department Manager

MINIMUM SALARY

: $16.25 - $ 17.00 D.O.E.

POSITION OVERVIEW

: Under the direct supervision of the Department Supervisor, the Water and Sewer Operator performs a variety of semi-skilled and technical work to provide safe drinking water to the Chemehuevi Community.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

: Read meters on a monthly basis to determine water usage for billing. Take daily and weekly readings as required by department supervisor and EPA guidelines. Develop list of parts and equipment needed to keep all water and sewer systems in proper working order at all times. Available for emergency situations 24 hours a day. Maintain sewer pumps, water pumps, at lift stations and all distribution lines on a daily basis. Other preventive maintenance and operation of water and sewer systems and duties assigned by the department supervisor. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent. Valid Driver's license with good driving record. Possess or able to possess Grade I Operator Certification. Ability to travel. Ability to attend evening/weekend meetings. Ability to be on call 24 hours. Able to lift 75 pound. Have basic math skills. Knowledge and ability to assist in all operations of water and sewer systems. Must be self-motivated and able to work without constant supervision. Submit to pre-employment drug testing and comply with Drug Free Workplace Policy.